Best 3 Extra Gingery Bread Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, gingerbread holds a special place, captivating taste buds with its irresistibly warm and spicy flavors. Originating centuries ago, this delectable treat has undergone countless transformations, adapting to various cultures and preferences. Today, we embark on a flavorful expedition to discover the ultimate recipe for "extra gingery bread," a unique culinary creation that elevates the classic gingerbread experience to new heights of spicy, aromatic bliss.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EXTRA GINGERY BREAD

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Using fresh, ground, and candied ginger gives this gingerbread an extra rich flavor. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Ibby

Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup dark molasses
½ cup apple juice
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
Stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix sugar with oil, juice, molasses, eggs, and fresh ginger in a large bowl. Mix in crystallized ginger. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tester comes out clean. Run a knife around the edge to loosen cake, and release pan sides. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 89.5 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 457 mg, Sugar 51.4 g

GINGER PEAR BREAD

Ginger Pear Bread image

A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar and whole wheat flour. It's a healthier choice than many other baked brunch items-and it freezes well. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, drizzle pears with lemon juice; set aside., In another large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pear mixture., Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EXTRA GINGERY BREAD

Extra Gingery Bread image

Using fresh, ground, and candied ginger gives this gingerbread an extra rich flavor.

Provided by Ibby

Categories Christmas Cakes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup dark molasses
½ cup apple juice
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
½ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
Stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix sugar with oil, juice, molasses, eggs, and fresh ginger in a large bowl. Mix in crystallized ginger. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tester comes out clean. Run a knife around the edge to loosen cake, and release pan sides. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 89.5 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 457 mg, Sugar 51.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger. If you can, use fresh ginger in your gingerbread recipe for the best flavor.
Grate the ginger finely: Grating the ginger finely will help it distribute evenly throughout the gingerbread and give it a more intense flavor.
Add ginger to both the dough and the glaze: Adding ginger to both the dough and the glaze will give the gingerbread a double dose of flavor.
Don't over-mix the dough: Over-mixing the dough will make the gingerbread tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
Bake the gingerbread at a low temperature: Baking the gingerbread at a low temperature will help it cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
Let the gingerbread cool completely before glazing: Letting the gingerbread cool completely before glazing will help the glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

Extra gingery gingerbread is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. By following these tips, you can make sure that your gingerbread turns out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!